The race for the highest office in Georgia is now set for November’s general election. Billionaire Rick Jackson won the Republican runoff over Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to advance and face Democratic nominee and former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Republicans in Georgia just proved that one thing can overcome the power of President Donald Trump’s endorsement: an endless stream of cash. Health care executive Rick Jackson defeated Trump-backed Lt.

ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp's call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.

Republicans in Georgia will pick a nominee to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat. The nation’s capital is holding primaries in the race to succeed Mayor Muriel Bowser, who is not seeking re-election.

Jackson, who gave his campaign more than $93 million of his own money, defeated Burt Jones, the lieutenant governor who carried Trump’s endorsement.

The stage is set in Georgia for the midterms. Billionaire Rick Jackson won the Republican primary runoff to become the GOP nominee for governor. He will face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms